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Fish Database: Pearl Cichlid - Geophagus brasiliensis

Aquarium requirements

Aquarium suitability: 3/5
Sociability rating: 5/10
Area of tank: Bottom
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8.5, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 20 - 25C
Feeding: Flake, dried, frozen, live, meaty foods
Minimum tank size: 120cm
Min / Max number in tank:

Fish fact file

Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Synonyms: Chromis brasiliensis, Chromys unimaculata, Acara gymnopoma, A. minuta, A. brasiliensis, Geophagus olfersi, G. tuberosus, G. bucephalus, G. labiatus, G. obscura, G. pygmaeus, G. rhabdotus, G. scymnophilus
Other common names: Pearl Eartheater
Origin: South America; Eastern Brazil
Natural habitat: Coastal rivers, standing water and brackish water. Rocky areas
Size: 25cm
Behavior: Territorial
Breeding: Egg layer; eggs are laid on pre-cleaned rocks in shaded areas. Parents care for eggs and fry
Natural water conditions: pH 6.5-7, soft to medium
Sexing: Males may have a longer dorsal fin; difficult to sex

Fish code No.1117

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The Pearl Cichlid is a handsome fish, but it is also territorial and prone to digging up substrate. Territorial behaivour is directed towards other individuals of the same or similar species but the fish can be mixed well with other robust fish of a similar size. Provide a few hiding spots and avoid using all but the most robust plant species. Occasional meaty foods will improve health.

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